Comedy
By M@

Spacetacular! Space-Themed Evening For Yuri's Night

Scientists and comedians share a stage for an evening of space-themed fun.
By Franco Milazzo

This Weekend's London Cabaret Zingers: 24-27 March 2011

In a new Londonist column, we reveal the best of the upcoming cabaret and burlesque action.
By Lindsey

Ticket Alert: Twitter Joke Trial Gig @ Bloomsbury Theatre

On sale this morning from 9am: tickets for the Twitter Joke Trial gig, Friday 15 April, 7.30pm at the Bloomsbury Theatre.
By Joelg

Comedy Review: John Moloney @ Leicester Square Theatre

Invest a little patience and Butterflies With Stretchmarks is a gem; if you’re an ADHD-riddled youth, it’s probably not ideal.

By M@

Unfinished London: Ring Roads

The funniest video we've seen all year.
By Rachel Holdsworth

Olympics Comedy Twenty Twelve Starts Tonight

Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes are in BBC4's mockumentary, going behind the scenes of London 2012's Deliverance Team.
By Franco Milazzo

Cabaret Review: Mat Ricardo @ Etcetera Theatre

Ever wondered what the life of a world-class gentleman juggler is like? It's not just cruise ships, mistaken identity and hanging out with famous actors, you know...
By johnmcga

Ticket Alert: Gigs on Sale This Morning

This week's onsales in a nutshell: one wardrobe malfunction, some South African rockers and an ex-Beatle.
By Franco Milazzo

Comedy Review: Robin And Partridge @ Hen & Chickens Theatre

Looking for the next hot comedy tip? Welcome to Robin and Partridge's mad world.

By Joelg

Ticket Alert: Udderbelly Returns to Southbank

The purple cow returns in April for 3 months of comedy and cabaret.

By Lindsey

Comedy Preview: Comedy Rush @ Shaftesbury Theatre

60 x 60 second acts line up to tickle your funny bone this week.

Make A Funny Phone Call With BT Chat For Change Tomorrow

Make a funny phone call from your BT landline tomorrow and raise money for Comic Relief.

Win Tickets For Stand-Up Comedy Gig In The Sky

Give a Flying Start to children all over the world with laughs at 35,000 feet courtesy of British Airways and Comic Relief.

By Lindsey

Live Weekend Preview: Last of the Red Wine @ ICA

Three episodes of an arty radio sit-com are currently being devised, rehearsed and will be performed live at the ICA this weekend.

By Londonist

Classical Music Comedy Review: Hans Liberg @ Cadogan Hall

Meet the self-styled ‘godfather of comedy and music’.
By Franco Milazzo

Comedy Review: Punt and Dennis @ Richmond Theatre

Punt and Dennis's latest tour is taking them around the country. We were on hand to see their only London date at Richmond Theatre.
By Joelg

Comedy Review: Simon Munnery, Self-Employed @ Soho Theatre

The experimental stand-up delivers a scattergun show with the help of a tiny guitar.

By Lindsey

Preview: The Horne Section With Alex Horne

Mixing jazz and comedy on a Monday night, Alex Horne hosts "unique and hilarious noises" at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for 5 weeks.

By Franco Milazzo

Comedy Preview: Punt and Dennis @ Richmond Theatre

Punt and Dennis appear next Wednesday, 2nd February at the Richmond Theatre as part of their They Should Get Out More tour.  Taking the tour title quite seriously, they are on the road for ten weeks around the country but this is their only London show.

By Franco Milazzo

Last Minute Listing: 50-Hour Improvathon @ Hoxton Hall

Fast becoming a London annual staple, the 50-Hour Improvathon returns to Hoxton Hall in Shoreditch.

By Zoe Craig

Theatre Review: As You Like It @ The Roundhouse

As You Like It is one of the Bard's comedies that ticks several Elizabethan mirth-making boxes; love at first sight, cross dressing, plain speaking fools and flirty freedoms when courtly townspeople head out to the countryside. Director Michael Boyd has added a dash of darkness to the proceedings too...
By Rachel Holdsworth

Comedy Review: What's So Funny @ British Library

A comedic examination of language at the British Library, with Richard Herring, Arthur Smith, Susan Murray, Doc Brown and the inimitable Ida Barr.
By M@

Last Minute Listing: Bright Club @ The Wilmington Arms

Stick some UCL academics on a stage, get them to talk about their work, and insist on a bit of humour. Hey presto, the surprisingly entertaining Bright Club returns tonight.
By Joelg

Comedy Preview: Frimston and Rowett

Expect not a flop of a sketch at the Canal Café on Sunday.